Magnificat SAS

What Magnificat SAS does

Magnificat SAS is a privately held Catholic media and publishing company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Paris, France, operating with approximately 18 employees. Its core product is a monthly devotional booklet containing liturgical prayers, daily Mass readings, and spiritual reflections, distributed in nine language editions spanning France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Latin America, Canada, Germany, Lithuania, and Slovenia.

The company has expanded beyond its flagship print booklet into a diversified portfolio: children's publications (Magnificat Junior and Théophile for ages 7–12), a publishing imprint (Éditions Magnificat), an online Catholic formation platform, parish distribution services, organized pilgrimages, and a regulated endowment fund (Fonds de dotation Magnificat). Content and commerce are delivered through a web platform, native iOS and Android applications, an e-commerce storefront, and bulk parish fulfillment, supported by email newsletters and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X).

Revenue is generated primarily through print and digital subscriptions, individual booklet sales priced at €4.90 per copy, bulk parish orders at €2.50 per copy for volumes of 100 or more, book sales through Éditions Magnificat, and online formation fees. The customer base comprises individual Catholic laity across multiple linguistic markets and institutional parish buyers, with no single enterprise customer concentration evident.

Name

Magnificat SAS

Legal name

Magnificat SAS

Website

https://magnificat.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Magnificat SAS is a Paris-based Catholic publishing company founded in 1992 that produces a monthly devotional booklet in nine language editions, alongside children's spiritual content, online formation courses, books, pilgrimages, and parish distribution services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Publishing

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Worship & Liturgy Publishing (Liturgical Texts, Missals, Service Books, Hymnals) (MPAJAHAE), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Faith-Based Media, Publishing & Broadcasting (Radio, TV, Digital, Press) (BPAGAJAI)

Keywords

• Catholic publishing
• Devotional magazine
• Religious subscription
• Catholic media
• Liturgical content

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Print Subscription: Monthly magazine subscription delivered in physical format. Core recurring revenue stream.
2. Digital Edition Access: Online reading platform and mobile app access, provided free to print subscribers or as standalone digital subscription.
3. Book Publications: One-time purchases of religious booklets and guides such as '9 jours avec Saint Joseph' priced at 4.90€ per unit.
4. Parish and Community Sales: Bulk sales to parishes for community distribution, including discounted rates for orders of 100+ copies.
5. Online Formations: Online Catholic formation courses and catechesis programs available through formation-catholique.fr.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Magnificat SAS publishes the Magnificat monthly devotional magazine for French-speaking and global Catholic audiences, providing daily liturgical prayers, scripture readings, and spiritual reflections. The company offers print and digital subscriptions, accompanying children's publications (Magnificat Junior, Théophile), a Catholic online bookstore (Éditions Magnificat), mobile applications, online faith formations, parish subscription programs, and pilgrimage services.

Product overview

Magnificat SAS operates a multi-platform Catholic media publishing business centered on the Magnificat monthly magazine, which provides daily prayer guidance and spiritual content for the Church. The company offers its flagship product in paper and digital editions, complemented by mobile applications for iOS and Android. The product portfolio includes Magnificat Junior and Théophile (magazines for children ages 7-12), the Éditions Magnificat bookstore for books and special publications, online training formations, parish services, and pilgrimage programs. The digital edition and mobile app are available through online platforms with subscriber access, while paper subscriptions are offered directly and through parishes. Regional editions exist for France, US, UK, Spain, Latin America, Canada, Germany, Lithuania, and Slovenia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Magnificat Junior: Catholic publication for children aged 7-12 years
• Théophile

Products and services

• Magnificat Monthly Magazine
• Magnificat Digital Edition
• Magnificat Mobile Application
• Magnificat Junior
• Théophile
• Éditions Magnificat Bookstore

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Apple (iOS App Store)coreTechnology or IntegrationMagnificat maintains a native iOS application distributed through the Apple App Store, enabling subscriber access to digital editions on iPhone and iPad devices.
• Google (Android Play Store)coreTechnology or IntegrationMagnificat maintains a native Android application distributed through Google Play Store, enabling subscriber access to digital editions on Android devices.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liturgical Press: Catholic liturgical publisher producing lectionary-based and devotional resources. Comparable to Magnificat in liturgical calendar alignment, parish-focused distribution, and Catholic devotional publication.
• Our Sunday Visitor: US Catholic publisher producing parish resources, magazines, and catechetical materials. Comparable to Magnificat as a Catholic publisher with parish bulk distribution, devotional content, and religious education products.
• Catholic Herald: International Catholic news and commentary publication. Comparable to Magnificat as an English-language Catholic publication serving an international Catholic audience, though focused on news rather than daily prayer.
• Ignatius Press: US-based Catholic publisher producing books, magazines, and study guides aligned with Catholic teaching. Comparable to Magnificat as a Catholic devotional/educational publisher serving a similar faith audience with subscription and parish-distribution channels.
• Living with Christ: Canadian monthly Catholic devotional magazine following the liturgical calendar. Closely comparable to Magnificat as a directly competing devotional periodical for Catholic faithful with daily Mass readings and reflections.
• Éditions Emmanuel: French Catholic publisher of devotional books and formation materials. Comparable to Magnificat's Éditions Magnificat as a French Catholic publisher producing devotional content for parishes and individual faithful.

Emerging players

• Augustine Institute: Catholic media and formation organization producing online catechesis, study programs, and parish resources. Comparable to Magnificat in online Catholic formation offerings (formation-catholique.fr) and parish-focused content delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Bayard (Bayard Presse): Major French Catholic media group publishing La Croix, Le Pèlerin, and children's religious titles. Comparable to Magnificat as a French-rooted Catholic publisher, but with much broader portfolio, institutional scale, and diversified media operations.

Regional players

• La Vie (Le Monde des Religions): French magazine covering religion and spirituality with Catholic emphasis. Comparable to Magnificat as a French-language religious publication targeting faithful readers, though broader multi-faith scope.

Others

• Magnificat (US Edition, separate entity): The English-language Magnificat edition operates as a distinct distribution entity serving North America. Comparable as the same devotional brand under different regional operations, useful as a structural peer rather than competitive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Magnificat_Fr
• Facebookfacebook.com/magnificat.fr
• Instagraminstagram.com/revue_magnificat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/magnificat-sas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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